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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.61, 726.90 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.61, 726.90 and 159.99 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.61 : 726.90 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.61/726.90 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.61x = 726.90 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.61x = 116,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,296.73/484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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